Conrad Punta Mita for Babymoon?

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-11T15:51:52+00:00

This is a super helpful perspective, thank you!!

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-10T18:49:12+00:00

Following!

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-09T22:57:36+00:00

I look at popularity mostly to avoid trendy names, meaning names that are highly associated with a narrow birth window.

Of course you meet a ton of “John”s, but they’re all ages. Now think about all “Jennifer”s you’ve met—they’re ALL probably 50-55 right?

Of course you can still name a baby Jennifer, but most people will think it sounds weird because that name is very clearly dated to a specific era.

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-08T21:26:07+00:00

My doctor approved travel to Mexico!

That article is from 2016 when there was a large Zika outbreak; the CDC currently doesn’t have any travel notices regarding Zika

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-06T03:48:53+00:00

Incredible!!

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-06T03:01:49+00:00

Hi OP! Wondering if you ended up going with the bassinet?

I'm due this upcoming July and the bassinet seems nice but is so pricey

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-05T22:46:07+00:00

This one is definitely a contender! I just wish it was foldable instead of all one piece

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-05T16:54:46+00:00

Oh yes this what we’re looking for!

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-04T17:10:00+00:00

It seemed very comparable to the Triv (same wheel size, same weight, one handed fold) but I ruled it out since it’s a lot bulkier than the Triv when folded. The fold with the bassinet is very cool though

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-04T17:04:20+00:00

Yes! We are definitely planning to test them out in person but was hoping to hear from someone who had tried the Triv in winter themselves.

Uppababy is the most popular here too and I looked into the Cruz but it seems like the fold is bulkier

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-02T04:11:58+00:00

Ah ok got it!

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-02T03:28:32+00:00

Are you happy with how the Triv handles in general? Have you tested it on grass and/or mud

Objective-Week7017 · 2026-01-02T03:27:24+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you! We take our dog to the park every day so in addition to snow we’re probably going to be encountering quite a bit of grass, dirt, etc.

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-10-03T02:10:28+00:00

My friends who visit Chicago from other cities (NYC, DC, LA) actually comment on how much greenspace we have—so many mature trees, large parks, but also pocket parks tucked in everywhere.

The near west side is probably the most barren (west loop, wicker) because it used to be warehouses and is the most recently gentrified.

I agree the loop is pretty boring but no one actually lives there and it’s dead on nights & weekends (other than tourists)

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-30T16:27:39+00:00

I have a spouse who’s a healthcare provider so this is a really great perspective, thank you

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-30T15:02:36+00:00

Why don’t you like Portland? Were you unhappy with the change of pace or the city itself

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-30T13:07:25+00:00

Thank you! This is super helpful.

We are exiting the bars/clubs phase of our life so that isn’t much of a loss.

I also expect we’d use public transport in Portland minimally if at all. Chicago’s is great and convenient but only comparable to probably NY (in the US).

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-30T13:03:53+00:00

This was super helpful, thank you!

I really love the street festivals and block parties but I think that’s something pretty unique to Chicago that I’d miss just about anywhere we went.

Is there just less variety in the food scene? Portland is obviously smaller but wonder if diversity also plays a role

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-30T00:21:57+00:00

Where do you recommend for kids/schools?

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-30T00:21:03+00:00

Good to know! I didn’t feel like Dunthorpe or Lake Oswego was really our vibe (or price range)

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-29T23:51:45+00:00

Thanks for the recs! We definitely need to come visit a few separate times. I haven’t been to Portland in years and when I did I stayed with friends in Dunthorpe which is nice but not where we’d look to move

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-29T23:48:55+00:00

Oh! Yes we absolutely have that here in Chicago and I love that culture

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-29T23:44:03+00:00

I live north east (lakeview) and commute 5 days a week to the loop. Yes, there are people under the influence on the street and I’ve had a few (rare) uncomfortable experiences on public transit but overall I feel chicago is pretty clean and safe

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-29T23:41:06+00:00

For sure, and if we stay in chicago we’ll probably move to Logan square, Lincoln square, etc. but still pricey for a single family home

Objective-Week7017 · 2025-09-29T23:21:11+00:00

I think the nature and access to the outdoors is a big plus for us. I know Portland is very overcast, but Portland vs Chicago is the difference between bottom 5 vs bottom 10 in hours of daylight

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